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Cycling coach Jim Whittaker was hospitalized with an appendix issue this week in Lawrence. His pal Bill Anderson reports Jim is doing fine after some quick surgery. The only complication being Bill instigating that "It only hurts when I laugh" effect. Get weel soon!

A reminder from Joe Fox of Cycle City: "We will be having Pre-registration for Sunday's Boss Cross #2 tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 7:00-9:00 at The Power Plant Brewery in downtown Parkville. Come hang out, drink some good beer, and save $5 on race entry."  

Here's a letter from the new Presdient of the Kansas Cycling Association:   "Nov 25th 2007 The KS Cycling Association annual meeting and election was held Nov 18th. If you’re wondering what our mission is the KCA is an association of race promoters/club presidents joined together to coordinate and better racing in Kansas. Curt Shelman… Continue reading President’s Letter

Riders from the KC area did well in Iowa: Jingle Cross Results. Those that stayed home continued the 'wearing in' of the upcoming nationals course with a 'training race'. This weekend features Boss Cross 2 at English Landing Park in Parkville. You can preregister for Boss Cross at the Power Plant Brewerey on Thursday night this… Continue reading ‘Cross Shorts

 The KLM folks, that are bringing the USAC Cyclocross National Championship to town are still looking for volunteers. Click on the read more for details. IF you do sign up, you get these two nice pieces of swag! Also, if you've signed up and haven't had a confirmation, give them another shout. Apparently not everyone's… Continue reading Volunteers Get This

The Kansas Cycling Association elected the 2008 Board of Directors at the annual meeting: Roger Lomshek, President. Eric Struckhoff, Secretary. Chris Locke, Treasurer. Sherri Hahn and Jeff Bishop, At Large.

This weekend a lot of KC area folks were in other locales: Check out the Tour de Tuscon results, you'll see a number of familar local riders (hint: search for KS or MO). The Prairie Village Yacht Club had a strong contingent. The Nebraska Cyclocross series drew area racers. Check out the results here. And you… Continue reading News Shorts

Here's a nice thing happening the weekend: "On November 18th, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we're putting on anAlleycat race, the second annual Cranksgiving. Last year's event, thefirst, had 75 riders going all over the city collecting 4 BicycleBoxes full of non-perishable foods at grocery stores. This year, theevent originator and  organizer, Michael Forester graciously allowedus… Continue reading Cranksgiving

With over 2000 athletes anticipated to attend the upcoming Cyclocross National Championships there is a need for 'host housing'. If you would like to host an athlete (or are travelling to KC and looking for housing) Click on the 'read more' below:

Brandon Bundy sends some details from last weekend's gravel race: "The race broke up fairly quickly into small groups with a lead group of 5.  Mark Smelser, the lone racer on a road bike, had a flat early on in the first few miles. Left without Mark, the 5 leaders worked together to keep a gap… Continue reading Rock Jayhawk Photos